Home Health Physical Therapist
Darlington, South Carolina
Amedisys

Job Opportunity: Physical Therapist (PT I) - Home Health

Location: Darlington, South Carolina
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Specialty: Therapy/Rehabilitation
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Work Setting: Patient homes and assisted living as needed
Travel Radius: Must be willing to travel up to 75 miles from home clinic
Patient Load: 5-10 patients per day (approximately 6-8 points daily, 30 points per week)
Weekly Productivity Expectation: 25-30 units

Job Description

• Provide physical therapy services in home health settings, including start of care and follow-up visits.
• Attend periodic office meetings.
• Reliable transportation and current driver's license required.
• Must have agency-required liability insurance.
• No guaranteed hours; if patient census is low, floating to nearby clinics may be arranged.
• Use of EMR systems: HomeCare HomeBase, Oasis, Outlook.
• No on-call requirements.
• Weekend requirements vary; discuss during interview.
• Local candidates accepted at the same rate.
• Willingness to hire at the end of the contract is possible.

Requirements

• Minimum 1 full year of recent adult home health experience (first-timers not accepted).
• Current Physical Therapy license in hand (pending licenses accepted only if a few days from issuance).
• CPR and BLS certification required.
• Must be willing to travel within the specified territory (Chesterfield County included).
• Must have reliable transportation.

Compliance and Documentation

Candidates must complete and maintain the following prior to and during assignment:

Licensure & Certifications

• Valid Physical Therapy license.
• CPR and BLS certification (AHA, National CPR Foundation, or ARC accepted).

Background Checks & Verifications

• Standard 7-year background check including SS trace, county, nationwide, sex offender, and state-specific searches.
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks within 14 days of start.
• Fingerprinting as required by state regulations (SC fingerprinting required if not residing in SC for 12 months prior to start).
• Education verification (degree or transcript/diploma).
• References: Two references required.
• Work history verification: At least two most recent employers or last 7 years.

Health & Immunizations

• Physical exam within 12 months confirming good health and no communicable diseases.
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 12 months.
• Proof of immunity or vaccination for Rubeola (Measles), Mumps, Rubella, Hepatitis B, Varicella.
• Drug screening: 10-panel drug test.
• Seasonal flu vaccination or documented declination.
• COVID-19 vaccination series or documented declination.

Facility-Specific Documents & Training

• Personal or auto insurance policy (must be current and under candidate’s name or list candidate as driver).
• Review and sign various compliance documents including:

  • Code of Conduct
  • Confidentiality Form and Covenant
  • HIPAA and Privacy Policy
  • Compliance Training Certification
  • Home Health Scenarios and Core Policy Acknowledgements
  • COVID-19 Policy and Attestation
  • Employee Responsibility Agreement
  • TB Questionnaire
  • Other state-specific forms as applicable

Additional Notes

• Mileage reimbursed at IRS standard rate; compensation is from patient home to patient home (commute to/from first and last patient is not billable).
• Schedule may vary in some territories (e.g., Baylor Shift 4x10s Friday-Monday in western territories).
• Candidates must be prepared to complete all required documentation and training prior to start.
• Candidates must sign new supplier packets at the start of a new assignment and annually if working more than one year consecutively.

This position offers a structured home health physical therapy role with a reputable agency, requiring experienced therapists comfortable with travel and home visits within South Carolina.